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UK Aims for 70 GW Solar Power by 2035

3/5/2025

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The UK is set to supercharge its solar power capacity, soaring from 17.2 GW in 2024 to an ambitious 70 GW by 2035. Excitingly, mixed-habitat solar farms are proving to be a haven for diverse bird species, outshining traditional farmland. In contrast, a German study reveals that Eurasian Skylarks are undeterred by powerlines, highlighting the pressing dangers of modern agriculture to their survival.

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The UK is set to supercharge its solar power capacity, soaring from 17.2 GW in 2024 to an ambitious 70 GW by 2035. Excitingly, mixed-habitat solar farms are proving to be a haven for diverse bird species, outshining traditional farmland. In contrast, a German study reveals that Eurasian Skylarks are undeterred by powerlines, highlighting the pressing dangers of modern agriculture to their survival.